Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alex Shindel, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Whittier, CA
- NPI 1497013759
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 67.3 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201
Whittier, CA 906062549
(562) 698-0306 - Additional location
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1200 N State St, CT-A7D
Los Angeles, CA 900331029
(323) 226-7556
fax (323) 226-2657 - Mailing address
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8406 la Sierra Ave
Whittier, CA 906051222
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 24, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A130298
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497013759. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
703
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,747
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 160 | 97 | $141 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 124 | 52 | $85 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 60 | $99 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 69 | 69 | $183 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 59 | 56 | $113 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 55 | 54 | $104 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 46 | 45 | $139 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 33 | 30 | $269 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 19 | 19 | $120 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 16 | 15 | $181 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,249
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 15 | $382.20 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $209.55 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 8 | $180.03 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 3 | $156.99 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 5 | $152.53 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $39.25 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $32.85 | |
| RedHill Biopharma Inc. | 1 | $28.74 | |
| Celltrion USA Inc. | 1 | $25.59 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1 | $20.96 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $20.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,814
Patients
854
Total drug cost
$155,736
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 566 | 237 | $11,364 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 296 | 104 | $6,497 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 232 | 218 | $5,685 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 171 | 53 | $100,032 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 116 | 44 | $1,989 |
| Lubiprostone | Generic | 68 | 31 | $15,140 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 68 | 27 | $1,517 |
| Lansoprazole | Generic | 67 | 28 | $3,192 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 54 | 27 | $796 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) | Brand | 40 | 39 | $2,955 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alex Shindel's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Shindel practices Gastroenterology Physician in Whittier, CA.
Where does Dr. Alex Shindel practice?
Dr. Alex Shindel practices at 12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, Whittier, CA 906062549. Office phone: 5626980306.
What is Dr. Alex Shindel's NPI?
Dr. Alex Shindel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497013759, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Shindel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Shindel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Shindel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.